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Thanksgiving crossword puzzle (free printable)

Clues about the harvest feast, the Pilgrims' voyage and the pie at the end of the meal. Print one for the kids' table while the turkey rests.

Thanksgiving Crossword

12 × 14 grid · 6 across, 6 down

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Thanksgiving Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 2 Sauce poured over potatoes (5)
  2. 5 Pumpkin or pecan dessert (3)
  3. 7 Tart red berry made into sauce (9)
  4. 9 Bread mixture cooked inside or beside the bird (8)
  5. 11 Big bird roasted for the feast (6)
  6. 12 Ship that crossed the Atlantic in 1620 (9)

Down

  1. 1 The people who gather at the table (6)
  2. 3 Yellow kernels on a cob (4)
  3. 4 Gathering crops in autumn (7)
  4. 6 Feeling of being thankful (9)
  5. 8 Settlers who sailed on the Mayflower (8)
  6. 10 A very large meal (5)

Thanksgiving Crossword — Answer key

1F2GRAVY3CM4HO5PIEAR6GL7CRANBERRY8PVAIETL9STUFFINGGTT10FR11TURKEYIDA12MAYFLOWERSST

Across

  1. 2 Sauce poured over potatoes (5) GRAVY
  2. 5 Pumpkin or pecan dessert (3) PIE
  3. 7 Tart red berry made into sauce (9) CRANBERRY
  4. 9 Bread mixture cooked inside or beside the bird (8) STUFFING
  5. 11 Big bird roasted for the feast (6) TURKEY
  6. 12 Ship that crossed the Atlantic in 1620 (9) MAYFLOWER

Down

  1. 1 The people who gather at the table (6) FAMILY
  2. 3 Yellow kernels on a cob (4) CORN
  3. 4 Gathering crops in autumn (7) HARVEST
  4. 6 Feeling of being thankful (9) GRATITUDE
  5. 8 Settlers who sailed on the Mayflower (8) PILGRIMS
  6. 10 A very large meal (5) FEAST

About this Thanksgiving crossword

This free Thanksgiving crossword has 12 answers — 6 across and 6 down — in a 12 × 14 grid. Every clue was written for this puzzle. It prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and you can also solve it online: type into the squares and press Check answers to see any wrong letters.

Answers

TURKEY, PILGRIMS, HARVEST, GRATITUDE, CRANBERRY, STUFFING, PIE, CORN, MAYFLOWER, FEAST, GRAVY, FAMILY

Ways to use it

  • Keep kids busy at the kids' table before dinner
  • Use it to start a class talk about gratitude
  • Play online in teams during the family gathering

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: GRATITUDE, 9 letters)
Grid12 × 14 squares, 6 across and 6 down
Recommended forAges 7+
HelpsLetter counts after each clue
Answer keyYes — on page 2 when printed
FormatsPrint, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the puzzle.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this Thanksgiving crossword free to print?

Yes. The puzzle and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.

What age is this Thanksgiving crossword for?

Ages 7+. It has 12 answers in a 12 × 14 grid, with letter counts after each clue.

Where is the answer key?

Click Answer key above the puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.

Can I change the words or clues?

Yes. Click Customize to open this exact crossword in the free crossword maker, where you can edit the clues, add or remove words, add a word bank and print your own version.

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